Marymount At-A-Glance 2019-20

MARYMOUNT AT-A-GLANCE 2019-20

OUR COMMUNITY

Marymount is

Vibrant

STUDENT BODY

Marymount was founded in 1923 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). We are an active member of the global network of 19 RSHM schools, which share the following mission and goals:

• To foster a personal relationship with God

• To create unity through diversity

• To instill a lifelong love of learning

• To encourage and affirm personal growth

• To awaken a consciousness of social justice

• To fulfill the RSHM mission: “That all may have life and have it to the full”

60%

40% STUDENTS OF COLOR

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RELIGION

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ETHNICITY

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Catholic, Independent, and Public Schools

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OTHER RELIGIONS

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Zip Codes and

34%

CAUCASIAN

Buses travel across the greater

66% CATHOLIC

370

Students enrolled from

LA area covering

9 key

neighborhoods/routes

The MHS Campus is a Historic-Cultural Monument with

5.5 ACRES

of green space and Spanish-style buildings

THE MARYMOUNT

Difference

We educate with the purpose of shaping young women to become future leaders who will enact change for the common good. At Marymount, it’s not about being the best in the world, it’s about being the best for the world.

Here’s why a few members of the Class of 2023 chose Marymount:

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Marymount's nurturing environment helps me strive for greatness — it's something I wouldn't be able to achieve without the core values that this school represents.

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From all of the various community aspects to the wide variety in disciplines of studies, Marymount is preparing me to be the best person I can be.

– Amber G.

I wanted my high school years to be full of intellectual, social, and emotional growth. I knew Marymount would be a safe environment in which I could try new things, take advantage of opportunities, and form life-long friendships.

– Lola C.

“

Marymount classes enable us to think critically through challenging courses, and the teachers are always supportive. There are a lot of leadership opportunities and clubs, and I know this is a place where we can all learn to become confident women.

– Joanne S.

ACADEMICS

Marymount is Our girls score

35%

higher than the national average on the ACT and SAT

27

Honors courses offered

Thriving

14

Average class size

20

AP courses offered

78% 192

of the student body is enrolled in AP or Honors courses

students took 387 AP exams with 88% receiving scores of 3, 4, and 5

55

Students from the Class of 2019 will attend different colleges and universities in 20 states and 5 countries (US, France, UK, Japan & New Zealand)

50 faculty

90%

hold one or more advanced degrees

STUDENT LIFE

Marymount is

Involved

With multiple opportunities available outside the classroom, every Marymount girl has the chance to discover her TALENTS and explore her PASSIONS.

The Marymount Internship Program We offer competitive summer internships ranging from Neuroscience and Art Conservation, to Medicine and Public Policy.

Hands-on learning and unparalleled access to professionals are at the center of this program.

16

performing arts courses and 2 productions per year

18

visual arts courses and 2 showcases per year

Per Summer

26

81

Placement Sites

Student Interns

22

athletics teams, including 13 sports

30+

student-led clubs and activities

AFFORDING MARYMOUNT:

100% of faculty and

2019-20

staff contribute to School Scholarship Funds

TUITION: • 9th - 11th grades: $36,930 • 12th grade: $37,530 • Daily transportation is included in tuition

OVER

$2.1M

IS GIVEN IN NEED-BASED GRANTS PER YEAR

25% of students receive financial aid

CURRICULUM MARYMOUNT has a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Students are required to take six classes (including one Religious Studies course) each semester during their four years of study. Marymount graduation requirements meet or exceed the University of California minimum subject requirements for freshman admission. Currently more than 80 classes are UC-certified. As an affiliated member of the One Schoolhouse, Marymount offers our students a number of courses not available on campus. The offerings of One Schoolhouse range from AP Statistics, Forensic Science, and Neuroscience, to AP Computer Science, AP Economics, and AP Latin.

Graduation requirements are as follows: English Religious Studies Mathematics Science Social Studies Modern Language Visual & Performing Arts Physical Education

8 semesters 8 semesters 6 semesters 6 semesters 6 semesters Through 3rd level 4 semesters 3 semesters

HONORS AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

English II Honors English III: American Thought and Culture Honors English IV Honors 6 options for English IV Honors AP English Language AP English Literature

Geometry Honors Algebra II/Trig. Honors Precalculus Honors AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus Honors

Chemistry Honors Physics Honors AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Physics C AP Psychology

MODERN LANGUAGE

SOCIAL STUDIES

PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS

French II Honors French III Honors French IV Honors AP French Language Spanish II Honors Spanish III Honors Spanish IV Honors AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature

Modern World History and Geography Honors U.S. History: American Thought and Culture Honors AP European History AP U.S. History AP U.S. Government AP Art History

Advanced Acting Honors Advanced Choir Honors Advanced Dance Honors Advanced Orchestra Honors AP Music Theory Advanced Ceramics & 3-Dimensional Design Honors Advanced Digital Filmmaking Honors Advanced Visuals Arts Honors AP Studio Art Drawing AP Studio Art 2D AP Studio Art 3D

Enrollments in Honors or AP courses require departmental approval. Depending on grade level, students may take up to a total of three to five Honors and/or AP courses per year.

TESTING ACT Statistics:

READING

SCIENCE

COMPOSITE

National Average 2018 (Co-Ed)

ENGLISH

20.2 20.5

MATH

21.3

20.7

20.8

National Average 2018 (Girls)

20.7

20.7

21.7

20.6

20.9

Marymount High School Class of 2019

31.8

28.1

31.5

28.5

20.2

Average test scores submitted to colleges by the Class of 2019

SAT Statistics: National Average 2018 (Co-Ed)

EVIDENCED BASED READING AND WRITING 536

MATH 531

National Average 2018 (Girls)

539

522

Marymount High School Class of 2019

680

650

Average test scores submitted to colleges by the Class of 2019

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